Equipment Safety

What does PPE represent? Personal ________ Equipment

What personal protective equipment should be worn with ALL equipment?

• gloves

• safety glasses

• face shield

• leather vest

Why do you hold on tight to Miter saw handle

• So it doesn't run away.

• so you don't touch the blade

• hold it down

• It jerks when starting

What does PPE represent? ________ Protective Equipment

Steps of using miter saw

• 1)start above 2)wait for blade to stop, 3)check blade, 4) cut slow, 5) clamp down

• 1)Check blade, 2)flush and clamp down, 3)start above, 4) cut slow, 5) wait for blade to stop

• 1)cut slow, 2)flush and clamp down, 3)start above, 4) check blade, 5) wait for stop

Where is your hand when making cut on miter saw.

• one hand on handle, other 2 inches away.

• one hand on handle, other 3 inches away.

• one hand on handle, other 4 inches away.

• one hand on handle, other 5 inches away.

How do you change the tension on scroll saw?

• adjust speed control

• adjust tension lever

• remove clamp

• phone a friend

How do you CHECK for good tension on scroll saw blade?

• strum the back of blade

• count to 10

• start cutting

• poll the audience

What does PPE represent? Personal Protective _____________.

What does the hold down do on the scroll saw?

• clamp to table

• says 1 inch above project

• rest lightly on project

• holds saw to workbench